Foundations of meditation and Buddhist wisdom: A course with Eran Herpaz in Klil

Foundations of meditation and Buddhist wisdom

A short introductory course with Eran Herpaz  

Sundays, 19:00-21:00 (starting 16.11.2014) at 'Meshiv Nefesh' center, Klil

Background

Buddhist wisdom ("Dharma") confronts u with the fact that restlessness and unsatisfactoriness are a significant part of the human experience. The Dharma also shows that there is freedom from the restlessness and unsatisfactoriness. By cultivating wisdom and compassion, a responsible moral conduct and meditative investigation, the Dharma leads us to expose misguided and misleading prejudice that lies at the basis of our thoughts, and helps us to develop a free and compassionate way of life. 

The course is 8 session long, and meant for people who are relatively new to the world of meditation and the Buddhist way of thinking. 

Participation has to include the practice of meditation at home - the course is meant to help students develop a daily meditation practice, which is an integral part of the process.

Eran Herpaz

I first met the Buddhist wisdom in 1991, studying philosophy in TA university. Later on I was exposed to the world of meditation while living in Australia. Something in me was deeply touched. Questions of meaning, of life and death, got words and became legitimate. I found myself continuing for years with long periods of silence in monastries and meditation centers in India and other places in the world as the center of my life, studying the art of meditation and Buddhist wisdom, deep into the self and into being. Different teachers, from east and west, have been my guide, with the dear and beloved Christopher Titmus - one of the most important Dharma teacher in the west, above all. 

These teachings and practiced changed my life. The right to be who I am. The right to acknowledge the flaws that characterize so many stories we've been told about life: What's important, what brings happiness, and is happiness anyway...? 

I've also come to know how being acquainted with these teachings and practice changes the lives of many many others that I've met throughout the years. 

Since my return to Israel, in the beginning of the previous decade, I also share and teach the way: In meditation courses, weekends, workshops, meditation groups, MBSR, personal guidance, translation and writing. 

My emphasis in teaching is on contemporary commentary for the ancient wisdom, to the relevance of Dharma in our lives, here and now.

Eran's website: www.eranoot.com

The course will include:

A systematic process of learning meditation - teaching and practicing will include an in-depth study of Vipassana (mindfulness) while familiarizing ourselves with other meditation techniques (Samatha, Metta)

Learning the foundations of the Buddhist world view, including:

Restlessness and unsatisfactoriness Working with challenging states of mind (greed, anger, restlessness, laziness, doubt)

Attachment

Transiency

The concept of self

Freedom

Compassion

The spiritual path

Costs

Participation fee of 200 NIS - to cover the hosting by  "Meshiv Nefesh" studio

Paying Eran for the guidance is on a Dana, generous giving, basis - giving freely as an expression of gratitude and appreciation.

Registration

To register please contact Eran at: eran.eranoot@gmail.com

To register by phone: 054-4347477

Registering through mail is recommended. Please include a name, a phone number, and previous background.

Directions:

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